Assam: Bomb blast rocks Army camp in Jorhat; ULFA-I claims responsibility

A hardcore explosion rattled the vicinity of the Lichubari Army camp in Jorhat, Assam, on December 14. The incident comes on the heels of a recent grenade blast in Sivasagar district.

Initial reports suggest that the blast occurred this evening, with the resounding sound causing chaos in the surrounding area. As a precautionary measure, the main gate of the Lichubari Army camp was promptly closed following the explosion. 

Notably, the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) has claimed responsibility for the blast, adding a layer of complexity to the unfolding situation.

This latest incident follows two recent grenade blasts on November 22 and December 9. On November 22, a grenade exploded outside the gates of an Army camp in Dirak, Tinsukia district, Another explosion occurred on December 9 at the 149 CRPF in Joysagar, Sivasagar district, where ULFA-I also claimed responsibility for both incidents.